UNIVERSALLY respected broadcast journalist Bernard Ponsonby left a damning critique of the political class as he retired from STV. Scottish…
UNIVERSALLY respected broadcast journalist Bernard Ponsonby left a damning critique of the political class as he retired from STV. Scottish politics, he said, suffers from “a real dearth of thinkers”.
This process has intensified over the years, steadily carving out whatever limited democratic input existed previously. The result is a breakdown in the policy-making process and an accelerated decline in the quality and robustness of political life. Far from the goal of a “people’s parliament”, government is embedded with a culture based on the corporate capture of affairs. announced the setting up of a national energy company.
The Economic Recovery Group, led by former Tesco Bank chief executive and special adviser to Sturgeon on the SNIB, Benny Higgins, advises a post-pandemic recovery strategy which further weakens any semblance of democratic control over the public bank. The Economic Recovery Group was superseded by the Scottish Government’s National Strategy for Economic Transformation. It appears to have achieved at least one of its “key commitments” in the form of establishing the role of a “chief entrepreneur”.
Speaking of which, Lorna Slater signed off on one of Scotland’s largest PFI deals in the form of NatureScot – a £2bn partnership on Scottish forestry management. Hamden & Co, a bank, will finance the initiative, while “global impact” firm Palladium will design the project, and Lombard Odier Asset Management will oversee the associated sale of carbon credits.
None of this faced substantial opposition. Indeed, we have a governing class who in effect refuse to govern.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Luke Littler says thanks after 'mad moment' on Jonathon Ross showThe 17-year-old has been a major sensation since the World Darts Championship
Read more »
Scottish Professional Football League - News, views, pictures, videoFormed in June 2013 following a merger of the Scottish Premier League and the 123-year-old Scottish Football League, the SPFL is Scottish football's new unified governing body.
Read more »
Old Firm derby could be decisive in Scottish title raceRangers and Celtic face off in a crucial match that could determine the outcome of the Scottish title race.
Read more »
Scottish-Indian restaurant Roti to launch pop-up at Manchester pubRoti, a Scottish-Indian restaurant known for its fusion menu, is opening a pop-up at the Crown and Kettle in Ancoats, Manchester. The restaurant, owned by Ryan Singh, already has two branches in Sale and Urmston. Roti's unique dishes blend Scottish and Indian cuisines, including haggis pakora and mince & tatties.
Read more »
Law and District AAC win big at Scottish National Indoor ChampionshipsAthletes did their club proud during the tournament at Grangemouth
Read more »
Dundee vs Rangers postponed: Scottish Premiership clash called off due to heavy rain around Dens ParkRangers have hit out at the manner of the late decision to call off their game at Dundee on Sunday, saying they were left 'angered' by a lack of communication.
Read more »